Medieval History of India MCQs

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Medieval History of India MCQs

Practice Medieval History of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Kingdom, Rajput Kingdoms, administration, art and architecture, religious movements, important rulers, battles and historical developments frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #941
The 'Varkari' tradition is linked to:
A. Amritsar
B. Fatehpur Sikri
C. Ajmer
D. Pandharpur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the Vaishnava pilgrimage tradition in Maharashtra.
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Question #942
Who was the last ruler of the Mughal Empire?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Alam II
C. Akbar II
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the nominal emperor during 1857.
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Question #943
The 'Chehra' system introduced by Alauddin Khilji was for:
A. Descriptive rolls of soldiers
B. Tax collection
C. Price control
D. Land measurement
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It helped in maintaining discipline in the army.
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Question #944
The 'Kirtane' were associated with:
A. Maratha revenue officers
B. Sufi musicians
C. Mughal painters
D. Bhakti singers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
They were local revenue officials under Marathas.
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Question #945
The 'Ibadat Khana' discussions were held at:
A. Agra
B. Lahore
C. Fatehpur Sikri
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Akbar held interfaith dialogues there.
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Question #946
The 'Aravidu' dynasty was the last dynasty of:
A. Vijayanagara Empire
B. Lodi Dynasty
C. Mughal Empire
D. Bahmani Kingdom
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It ruled after the Talikota defeat.
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Question #947
The 'Urs' festival is celebrated at Sufi:
A. Mosques only
B. Shrines
C. Temples
D. Gurdwaras
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It marks the death anniversary of Sufi saints.
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Question #948
Sher Shah Suri's administration influenced:
A. Sikh gurus
B. Akbar's revenue system
C. Bahmani education
D. Vijayanagara military
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Many features were adopted by the Mughals.
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Question #949
The 'Hazara Rama Temple' is located at:
A. Hampi
B. Khajuraho
C. Mahabalipuram
D. Konark
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It depicts scenes from the Ramayana.
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Question #950
Who defeated the combined forces at the Battle of Talikota?
A. Deccan Sultanates
B. Mughals
C. Marathas
D. Rajputs
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The alliance of Deccan Sultanates led to Vijayanagara's decline.
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Question #951
The 'Peshwa' system became hereditary under:
A. Baji Rao I
B. Madhav Rao
C. Nana Phadnavis
D. Balaji Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
He strengthened the Peshwa office.
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Question #952
The 'Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq' is at:
A. Multan
B. Tughlaqabad
C. Jaunpur
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is located within the Tughlaqabad fort area.
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Question #953
Which Bhakti saint was a contemporary of Guru Nanak?
A. Chaitanya
B. Tulsidas
C. Mirabai
D. Kabir
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kabir and Nanak belonged to the same era.
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Question #954
The 'Jahangiri Mahal' is located inside:
A. Lahore Fort
B. Red Fort
C. Agra Fort
D. Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It showcases early Mughal-Rajput architectural fusion.
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Question #955
The 'Sardeshmukhi' was a tax of:
A. 25% levy
B. 50% levy
C. 5% levy
D. 10% additional levy
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was an extra cess collected by Marathas.
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Question #956
The 'Purana Qila' was earlier known as:
A. Both
B. Tughlaqabad
C. Shergarh
D. Dinpanah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Humayun named it Dinpanah, later rebuilt by Sher Shah.
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Question #957
The 'Navratna' of Akbar included:
A. Todarmal
B. Tansen only
C. Both
D. Birbal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Several luminaries adorned Akbar's court.
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Question #958
The decline of the Delhi Sultanate began after:
A. Lodi Dynasty
B. Khilji Dynasty
C. Tughlaq Dynasty
D. Slave Dynasty
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Weak successors after Firoz Shah accelerated the decline.
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Question #959
The 'Dakhini' language developed in:
A. Mughal courts
B. Vijayanagara
C. Rajputana
D. Deccan Sultanates
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was a blend of Persian and local languages.
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Question #960
Who was known as 'Jagadguru' in Vijayanagara?
A. Rama Raya
B. Krishnadevaraya
C. Devaraya II
D. Sayana
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sayana was a great Vedic scholar.
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